BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 News from Disney's Animal Kingdom...Apparently a small branch (approx. 5 lbs) fell off the Tree of Life recently. It reportedly fell away from any guests or cast members, but Disney has closed the immediate area while they inspect and do any needed maintenance.As of now, there is no report as to what caused the branch to fall.The closure will effect the trails around the Tree of Life, "It's Tough to be a Bug" and the Kid's Discovery Club.There has been no specific date announced yet for when the area will reopen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ooooppps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 From DaMouse. Follow the link at the end for lots of photos...Trails Near the Tree of Life See Construction On Pathways In Response To Last Week’s IncidentPosted by Raphael De Varona on April 29, 2012Last week Screamscape reported on a story found on Epcyclopedia.com that told of a small tree limb falling from Animal Kingdom’s park icon, the Tree of Life. Though reportedly only weighing approximately five pounds and having landed away from cast members and guests Disney has closed the Tree of Life’s surrounding trails and the It’s Tough To Be A Bug attraction in order to assess the situation and make any necessary repairs and adjustments. Well Da Mouse then visited Animal Kingdom on Saturday to see what progress had been made. We saw clearly visible construction of what appears to be the structure for what most likely eventually becomes a roofed pathway over parts of the trails near the backside of the Tree of Life. It seems pretty clear that there is enough concern over last week’s incident to add these structures as an overabundance of caution but we aren’t ones to speculate so we’ll await word from Disney as we hope to contact them in regards to this situation soon. There is still no timetable set for the reopening of the aforementioned areas and though I’m sure Disney is working diligently on these repairs, one could understand them taking their time make sure everything is ok. For images of the construction taking place on the trails, be sure to click past the break.http://damouse.com/2012/04/29/trails-near-the-tree-of-life-see-construction-on-pathways-in-response-to-last-weeks-incident/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 DaMouse, Mo, you're scraping the bottom of the WDW web site barrel.Anyway, TTBAB was reopened two days ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hey, the guy's got a lot of great pics and seems to be in the parks quite a bit.And I'm easy - I'll take my Disney fix wherever I can get it. :raspberry2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 And I'm easy Like that's big news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Like that's big news.Ok, it's expected that you'll be snarky. But that was just cruel.And funny. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Ok, it's expected that you'll be snarky. But that was just cruel.And funny. I was just repeating what she wrote.Killing the messenger and that sort of thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 At least it has glitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 If Doodle has taught us nothing, it's that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 From Da Mouse. Follow the link for lots more photos... Tree of Life Surrounded By New Netting Structures As Safety PrecautionPosted by Raphael De Varona on June 6, 2012 The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one impressive structure that inspires millions of photographs each year and countless breathtaking moments and memories. But just a few weeks ago after a passing storm one of the small artificial tree limbs fell away from guest areas. Still, this caused enough safety concern that Disney has rushed in to place netting structures over every surrounding walkway by the Tree of Life. How temporary these structures may be remains to be seen though at first glance these nets don’t look like they are going anywhere fast. The structures themselves are making the best out of a bad situation, by providing some measure of added safety while blending into their surroundings as best as anything on this scale could. Still there is no denying that something has been lost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and only time shall tell if Disney fans ever get it back.As a practical matter, it would appear that Disney has made the most prudent decision at least in the near term so as to protect guests until further work on the Tree of Life can take place or the cause of the incident and any underlying issues determined. But as a fan of Disney and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (and yes it is my favorite park at WDW despite the obvious shortcomings) it is hard not to feel that something very important at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now gone. Sure we can all concede that the typical guest might not even notice the difference, save for a visit to It’s Tough To Be A Bug or a happenstance wandering through the inner trails near the Tree of Life. But the latter can not stand as reason for these nets to remain in the long term. They aren’t horrid, in fact anywhere but at Walt Disney World they wouldn’t even be questioned. But when you’ve seen magic, felt it near the Tree of Life, seen how masterful the artwork is on its trunk up close, you can’t just pretend the netting which distorts your very vision of it doesn’t ruin the masterpiece. Frankly, it does.Just imagine how you’d feel walking up to Cinderella’s Castle through the trails behind it, if for some hypothetical reason Disney had to place some well-themed obstructions alongside the majestic castle. No matter the amount of pixie-dust and care it would be out of place. We know of many who have strong feelings of distaste for the protruding monuments of Leave a Legacy in front of Spaceship Earth and even the tarp structures behind it but neither of those take away the clear line of sight of Epcot’s icon in the way these nets and their accompanying pole supports do. Despite all of this the Tree of Life continues to be the best vision of nature that humans have ever been able to produce, we just hope that one day soon, we can explore it the way it was meant to be seen. As a symbol of life, nature and freedom it deserves to be seen in all its majesty and not through the captive sight of nets. We remain hopeful that those at Disney realize this and will in due time return Animal Kingdom’s park icon to its natural state and we will certainly update you on this as time progresses. http://damouse.com/2012/06/06/tree-of-life-surrounded-by-new-netting-structures-as-safety-precaution/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 That definitely takes away some of the magic and makes picture taking that much harder now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marilyn 19 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Leave it to WDW to be sure everybody is safe. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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